Very refreshing after a heavy thanksgiving dinner. Family enjoyed it. It's a sorbet, not an ice cream.

DinaC
from Valley Forge, PA
/ 11.21.2011

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I love this recipe. I tried three versions: 1) as is 2) Used Splenda instead of sugar (1.5 cups) and 3) added Vanilla Vodka (a small bottle). The one with Vanilla Vodka was the best and the consistency was perfect. Not real hard (like the Splenda one) and not too soft as you might imagine with vodka added. The vanilla bean makes all scrumptuous. I thought the as is was the best, but once you had it with the vodka, it was hands down better. The Splenda was great for dieters, but it was very hard. I will make this again, with the vodka. :-)

KayakLadyFL
from Melbourne FL
/ 12.31.2010

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the worst favor of ice cream I have ever had!

ebartling
/ 10.27.2010

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Perfect addition to
our Thanksgiving
menu. I've never
worked with vanilla
bean before, such a
wonderful & robust
flavor that seemed
to fill the entire
house. Next time, I
will cut back on the
sugar. This recipe
will be a holiday
tradition!

keencarlene
from Connecticut
/ 10.05.2010

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This recipe turned
out great! After I
read the reviews, I
didn't fill the 2c
of sugar all the way
so it wouldn't be
too sugary. But the
flavor turned out
very balanced and an
overall success I
wasn't overpowered
by sweetness or
tartness. I liked
the creamier, softer
texture, unlike some
sorbets. Also loved
how it came out a
little frothy.
Everyone loved it; I
will be making it
again. Great recipe
to try!

lilchef5
/ 06.25.2010

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This was an interesting experiment. Made it for a sunday dinner and served with a brownie. I thought it was a nice balance of flavors, but not everyone else did. I froze the leftovers and have been using it up in smoothies or adding a few spoonfuls to add some interest to orange juice. It's great that way. I also saved the pulp (seemed like such a waste) and dried it. It made a great snack while it lasted.

musicchef
from Logan, UT
/ 04.12.2010

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Like many others,
this seemed like a
perfect palate
cleanser after a
holiday meal. Not so
much--too intense
for all but a couple
of my guests. We
ended up tossing out
the leftovers.

HamHockHelper
from Oregon
/ 03.11.2010

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The family loved this! Great balance between the tangy cranberry and the soft vanilla. I thought it was a little too sweet. Next time I make this I'll cut back on the sugar a bit.